Privacy policy
Last updated: 06.11.2024
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1. Collection of Information
We collect information to conduct research on mood and well-being in pregnant women. This includes data on mood, emotional well-being, and associated behavioral patterns. Each user is assigned a unique ID by us, ensuring no personally identifiable information is collected. All data is anonymized immediately.
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2. Use of Information
The information we collect is used solely for research conducted by the University of Zurich to understand factors that influence the effectiveness of mobile app intervention for mood and well-being during pregnancy. These data are analyzed and used to support academic publications and improve the Powerly app based on anonymized trends.
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3. Sharing of Information
We do not share, sell, or rent information to third parties for commercial purposes. Anonymized data may be shared within University research teams for academic analysis or included in research publications, always in an aggregated, non-identifiable form.
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4. Data Security and Retention
We take security seriously and use appropriate safeguards to protect the data collected. Anonymized data collected via Powerly are securely stored and only accessible to authorized research team members. Data will be retained for up to 10 years to support research and will be permanently deleted afterward.
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5. Your Privacy Rights
Since all data is anonymized, we do not collect any personally identifiable information with the use of Powerly. You may provide your real name but you are not required to do it. However, if you have questions or concerns about our data practices, you may contact us using the information in Section 9.
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6. Children's Privacy
Powerly is intended solely for adults participating in this research study and should not be used by children.
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7. Cookies
Powerly does not use cookies or other tracking technologies that automatically collect information. The app functions independently of web-based tracking tools.
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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our data practices evolve or as required by law. Any significant changes will be communicated within the app, and we will update the “Last updated” date accordingly.
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9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to discuss your data or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
University of Zurich
Healthy Longevity Center
Email: powerly@vam.uzh.ch
10. Supplemental Notices
This Privacy Policy is specific to users within our research study on mood and well-being in pregnant women. The Powerly app is operated in compliance with applicable data protection laws and is intended for participants in this academic study conducted by the University of Zurich.
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